| Search | |
| Solving Network Synthesis Problems Using Ant Colony Optimisation | p. 1 |
| A Combined Swarm Differential Evolution Algorithm for Optimization Problems | p. 11 |
| An Evolutionary Optimum Searching Tool | p. 19 |
| Value Prediction in Engineering Applications | p. 25 |
| Scatter Search with Random Walk Strategy for SAT and MAX-W-SAT Problems | p. 35 |
| Move Ordering Using Neural Networks | p. 45 |
| Knowledge Representation | |
| Why Use a Unified Knowledge Representation? | p. 51 |
| Lazy Knowledge Base Update | p. 61 |
| On the Computational Aspect of Rule Based Database Updates | p. 71 |
| Building an Information and Knowledge Fusion System | p. 82 |
| Hierarchical Approach for Engineering Skills Acquisition | p. 92 |
| Dealing with Information in the Different Styles Together - Skill Inheritance and Integration of Information | p. 101 |
| Knowledge Modelling in Support of Knowledge Management | p. 107 |
| A New Approach in Object-Based Knowledge Representation: The AROM System | p. 113 |
| Ontology Integration Tasks in Business-to-Business E-Commerce | p. 119 |
| Model-Based Reasoning | |
| Using Multiple Models for Debugging VHDL Designs | p. 125 |
| Lessons Learned from Diagnosing Dynamic Systems Using Possible Conflicts and Quantitative Models | p. 135 |
| Intelligent Assumption Retrieval from Process Models by Model-Based Reasoning | p. 145 |
| A Knowledge Model for Automatic Configuration of Traffic Messages | p. 155 |
| Machine Learning | |
| Information Extraction from HTML: Combining XML and Standard Techniques for IE from the Web | p. 165 |
| Flexible Similarity Assessment for XML Documents Based on XQL and Java Reflection | p. 175 |
| Where to Position the Precision in Knowledge Extraction from Text | p. 187 |
| Generation of Similarity Measures from Different Sources | p. 197 |
| SNN: A Supervised Clustering Algorithm | p. 207 |
| An Eager Regression Method Based on Best Feature Projections | p. 217 |
| On the Relationship between Learning Capability and the Boltzmann-Formula | p. 227 |
| Data Mining | |
| A View Selection Tool for Multidimensional Databases | p. 237 |
| Inductive Learning of a Knowledge Dictionary for a Text Mining System | p. 247 |
| Combining Symbolic and Numeric Techniques for DL Contents Classification and Analysis | p. 253 |
| Soft Computing | |
| Neural Learning from Unbalanced Data Using Noise Modeling | p. 259 |
| Neural Modeling of an Industrial Process with Noisy Data | p. 269 |
| Enhanced Artificial Neurons for Network Applications | p. 281 |
| Time Delay Neural Networks Designed Using Genetic Algorithms for Short Terms Inter-City Traffic Forecasting | p. 290 |
| An Efficient Hardware Implementation of Feed-Forward Neural Networks | p. 300 |
| MAPS: A Method for Identifying and Predicting Aberrant Behavior in Time Series | p. 314 |
| Comparisons of QP and LP Based Learning from Empirical Data | p. 326 |
| A Fuzzy Cognitive Map Based on the Random Neural Model | p. 333 |
| Synthetic Damage Assessment for RC Structure Based on Fuzzy Logic | p. 339 |
| Genetic Algorithm for Fuzzy Logical Equations Solving in Diagnostic Expert Systems | p. 349 |
| Diagnosis Based on Genetic Algorithms and Fuzzy Logic in NPPs | p. 359 |
| Vagueness in Spatial Data: Rough Set and Egg-Yolk Approaches | p. 367 |
| Evolutionary Algorithms | |
| Dynamic Trait Expression for Multiploid Individuals of Evolutionary Algorithms | p. 374 |
| A Genetic and Evolutionary Programming Environment with Spatially Structured Populations and Built-In Parallelism | p. 383 |
| Genetic and Evolutionary Algorithms for Time Series Forecasting | p. 393 |
| Layout of Two Dimensional Irregular Shapes Using Genetic Algorithms | p. 403 |
| An Application of Genetic Algorithms to Course Scheduling at the United States Army War College | p. 412 |
| Separation Surfaces through Genetic Programming | p. 428 |
| Distributed Problem Solving | |
| Distributed Configuration as Distributed Dynamic Constraint Satisfaction | |
| Representation Choice Methods as the Tool for Solving Uncertainty in Distributed Temporal Database Systems with Indeterminate Valid Time | p. 445 |
| Checkpoint-Recovery for Mobile Intelligent Networks | p. 455 |
| Expert Systems | |
| Automotive Product Documentation | p. 465 |
| The Design and Implementation of a Traffic Accident Analysis System | p. 476 |
| Decision Support System for Shadow Mask Development Using Rule and Case | p. 482 |
| An Expert System for Ironmaking | p. 488 |
| Pattern and Speech Recognition, Vision | |
| Short Circuit Detection on Printed Circuit Boards during the Manufacturing Process by Using an Analogic CNN Algorithm | p. 494 |
| Application of Feature Transformation and Learning Methods in Phoneme Classification | p. 502 |
| A Smart Machine Vision System for PCB Inspection | p. 513 |
| Language Processing | |
| Linguistic and Logical Tools for an Advanced Interactive Speech System in Spanish | p. 519 |
| Selecting a Relevant Set of Examples to Learn IE-Rules | p. 529 |
| An Environment for Formal Specification and Verification of Lingware | p. 539 |
| Sentence Analysis by Case-Based Reasoning | p. 546 |
| Topic Detection Using Lexical Chains | p. 552 |
| Planning and Scheduling | |
| A Mixed Closure-CSP Method to Solve Scheduling Problems | p. 559 |
| Decentralized Autonomous FMS Control by Hypothetical Reasoning Including Discrete Simulator | p. 571 |
| Distributed Learning and Control for Manufacturing Systems Scheduling | p. 582 |
| An Agent for Providing the Optimum Cycle Length Value in Urban Traffic Areas Constrained by Soft Temporal Deadlines | p. 592 |
| Interactive Modeling for Batch Simulation of Engineering Systems: A Constraint Satisfaction Problem | p. 602 |
| Approaches to Increase the Performance of Agent-Based Production Systems | p. 612 |
| Scheduling of Production Using the Multi-agent Approach by Hierarchical Structure | p. 622 |
| Optimization of Disassembly Sequences for Recycling of End-of-Life Products by Using a Colony of Ant-Like Agents | p. 632 |
| Robotics | |
| Sound and Visual Tracking for Humanoid Robot | p. 640 |
| Developing a Mobile Robot Control Application with CommonKADS-RT | p. 651 |
| Intelligent Control of Mobile Robot during Autonomous Inspection of Welding Damage Based on Genetic Algorithm | p. 661 |
| Machine Learning for Car Navigation | p. 670 |
| Autonomous Agents | |
| Implementing Agent Management Using Conversation Patterns and Role Theory | p. 676 |
| An Approach to Coalition Formation Using Argumentation-Based Negotiation in Multi-agent Systems | p. 687 |
| A Negotiation Model to Support Material Selection in Concurrent Design | p. 697 |
| An XML-Based Language for Coordination Protocol Description in Multi-agent System | p. 708 |
| A Distributed Multi-agent Model for Value Nets | p. 718 |
| Norms for DLP Agents Working in a Warehouse Scenario | p. 728 |
| Design | |
| A Methodology for Reliable Systems Design | p. 734 |
| Intelligent Support for Interactive Configuration of Mass-Customized Products | p. 746 |
| Knowledge Decomposition for Conceptual Product Design: An Approach to Develop Specific Domain Expert Systems for Supporting Concurrent Engineering Projects | p. 757 |
| Control | |
| Intelligent Control Synthesis of Manufacturing Systems | p. 767 |
| A Knowledge Based System for the Maintenance of Chemical Plants and Its Implementation Using OPTRANS | p. 777 |
| Different Kinds of Neural Networks in Control and Monitoring of Hot Rolling Mill | p. 791 |
| Non-linear Prediction of Vibration Series for Turbogenerator Unit | p. 797 |
| Autonomous Agents Architecture to Supervise and Control a Wastewater Treatment Plant | p. 804 |
| Agent-Based Support for Handling Environmental and Life-Cycle Issues | p. 812 |
| Manufacturing Systems | |
| Fractal Businesses in an E-Business World | p. 821 |
| Optimisation of Process Chains and Production Plants by Using a Hybrid-, AI-, and Simulation-Based Approach | p. 827 |
| A Multi-agent Fuzzy Cognitive Tool for Reengineering Manufacturing Systems | p. 836 |
| Finance and Business | |
| Product Line Design with Customer Preferences | p. 846 |
| Applying Logic of Information Flow and Situation Theory to Model Agents That Simulate the Stock Market Behaviour | p. 856 |
| GAs and Financial Analysis | p. 868 |
| Semi-structured Knowledge Representation for the Automated Financial Advisor | p. 874 |
| Software Engineering | |
| Improving Space, Time, and Termination in Rewriting-Based Programming | p. 880 |
| Knowledge Intensive Case-Based Assistance for Framework Reuse | p. 891 |
| Deciding on a Pattern | p. 901 |
| Program Modeling for Fault Definition Based Static Analysis | p. 911 |
| Goal-Driven, Scalable Generation of Complete Interaction Sequences for Testing Graphical User Interfaces | p. 919 |
| Tutoring | |
| Planning Agents in a Multi-agents Intelligent Tutoring System | p. 921 |
| Constraint-Based Tutors: A Success Story | p. 931 |
| Applying Collision Avoidance Expert System to Navigation Training Systems as an Intelligent Tutor | p. 941 |
| Author Index | p. 949 |
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